Definition of "wickiups" [wickiups]

• Plural form of wickiup. (noun)

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• "Every so often they would pass abandoned grass and brush huts, known as wickiups, that were used by the Indian herders."
• "So we waited, as the light grew until we could easily see the sprawl of wickiups on the level ground beyond the stream they're big skin igloos with willow frames, perhaps twenty feet across, and can hold a family with ease, with a hole on top to let out smoke and stink."
• "A few braves sauntered down to the corral, others sat outside the wickiups to yawn and gossip, and one or two began to paint, an operation which seemed to call for much care, and criticism from bystanders."